Optical Fibre

PLEXUS design, install and manage the deployment of fibre optic cable projects throughout the UK and Europe, working with the industries leading equipment and component manufacturers to deliver standards compliant, scalable solutions.

Fibre optic cabling has many advantages over traditional copper, and is now the cable of choice for networks that can benefit from the additional speed and capacity it brings. Some of the advantages of optical fibre are:

• Transmission Security – As optical fibre emits no electromagnetic energy there is no opportunity to intercept transmissions remotely
• Bandwidth – Optical fibre has a much greater data capacity than copper, carrying more data further
• Transmission Distance – Optical systems have much lower attenuation than copper systems meaning that signals can be transmitted further
• No Risk of EMI or RFI – Fibre optic cables being primarily glass have no risk of electromagnetic or radio frequency interference

PLEXUS fibre technicians are experts in installation, splicing, termination, fault diagnosis, repair and testing. Our specialist fibre capabilities are enhanced when combined with our strategic partners to provide a complete fibre and ducting infrastructure. This benefits our clients by significantly reducing costs and timescales associated with sourcing multiple contractors.

When selecting the correct fibre optic cable for any installation the first question will be fibre type. This is dependent upon the transmission distance and the protocol being adopted. Transmission distance by application:

* Bandwidth limited at the length stated

Plexus is a corporate member of the FIA. The Fibreoptic Industry Association (FIA) promotes high standards of service within the industry and represents its members at national and international level.